Free from the ProWritingAid team! How to Go from First Draft to Published Author
The lovely people at ProWritingAid have put together a fantastic free book to guide new authors through the publishing process. Here's what they say about the book:
Should I go with traditional, indie, or hybrid publishing? How do I write a pitch? What kind of royalties should I expect? What the heck are beta readers and why do I need them?
Publishing is an ever-changing business. As a result, these and many other questions are at the forefront of the modern-day writer's brain. You've probably asked them yourself!
In How to Go from First Draft to Published Author, we guide you through the entire process, from refining your manuscript to choosing a publishing track to releasing your book into the world.
In addition to our own fantastic writers here at ProWritingAid, this book also contains advice from industry experts such as BookBaby's Andre Calilhanna, Kindlepreneur's Dave Chesson, Reedsy's Savannah Cordova, and TCK Publishing's Tom Corson-Knowles.
Publishing is changing. Get the knowledge you need! To download your free copy, either click/tap the image or this link.
Should I go with traditional, indie, or hybrid publishing? How do I write a pitch? What kind of royalties should I expect? What the heck are beta readers and why do I need them?
Publishing is an ever-changing business. As a result, these and many other questions are at the forefront of the modern-day writer's brain. You've probably asked them yourself!
In How to Go from First Draft to Published Author, we guide you through the entire process, from refining your manuscript to choosing a publishing track to releasing your book into the world.
In addition to our own fantastic writers here at ProWritingAid, this book also contains advice from industry experts such as BookBaby's Andre Calilhanna, Kindlepreneur's Dave Chesson, Reedsy's Savannah Cordova, and TCK Publishing's Tom Corson-Knowles.
Publishing is changing. Get the knowledge you need! To download your free copy, either click/tap the image or this link.
Rachel Aaron - 2K to 10K: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love
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"Have you ever wanted to double your daily word counts? Do you feel like you're crawling through your story, struggling for each paragraph? Would you like to get more words every day without increasing the time you spend writing or sacrificing quality? It's not impossible, it's not even that hard. This is the story of how, with a few simple changes, I boosted my daily writing from 2000 words to over 10k a day, and how you can, too."
Expanding on her highly successful process for doubling daily word counts, this book--a combination of reworked blog posts and new material--offers practical writing advice for anyone who's ever longed to increase their daily writing output. In addition to updated information for Rachel's popular 2k to 10k writing efficiency process, 5 step plotting method, and easy editing tips, this new book includes chapters on creating characters that write their own stories, story structure, and learning to love your daily writing. Full of easy to follow, practical advice from a commercial author who doesn't eat if she doesn't produce good books on a regular basis, 2k to 10k focuses not just on writing faster, but writing better, and having more fun while you do it. Click or tap the image or this link to view Rachel's book on Amazon UK. |
Libby Hawker - Take Off Your Pants! Outline Your Books for Better, Faster Writing
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When it comes to writing books, are you a "plotter" or a "pantser"? Is one method really better than the other? In this instructional book, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She'll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can't-put-down reading experience, and how to ensure that your stories are complete and satisfying without wasting any time or words. Hawker's outlining technique works no matter what genre you write, and no matter the age of your audience.
If you want to improve writing speed, increase your backlist, and ensure a quality book before you even write the first word, this is the how-to book for you. Take off your pants! It's time to start outlining. Click or tap the image or this link to view Libbie's book on Amazon UK. |
Jacqueline Garlick - The End: Edit Smarter Not Harder: Ten Simple Fix-Its Guaranteed To Strengthen Any Manuscript
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Dreading the editing process? Want to learn how to become a better self-editor, but you don’t know where to start? Seeking to learn how to edit your own writing more confidently and more efficiently, with less stress and drama? How about improving the quality of your manuscript tenfold, just by applying these ten simple tips. That’s right, inside this little eBook is an editing pot of gold. Okay, well…maybe not gold, but it is certainly very helpful. Introducing ten easy to implement— even easier to understand—basic editing fix-its, guaranteed to strengthen any manuscript. That’s right, any manuscript. No matter the genre. The End: Edit Smarter not Harder has you covered.
Inside this book you will find a succinct, easy-to-follow list of ten basic—but highly effective—industry editing tips. The same real world strategies used by New York Times best-selling authors, top freelancers, and New York publishing editors alike. Learn how to recognize ten common editing faux pas, and how to successfully correct them. Save time and money by becoming a better self-editor, while injecting strength and clarity into your manuscripts. Improve dialogue. Tighten sentences. Empower every scene. The End: Edit Smarter not Harder helps take the drudgery out of editing. Click or tap the image or this link to view Jacqueline's book on Amazon UK. |
Joanna Penn - How to Make a Living With Your Writing
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Joanna Penn spent thirteen years working as a cubicle slave in the corporate world. She was miserable in her job and her creativity was stunted by the crushing daily grind.
Then she started writing books and blogging, using her words to create products and attract readers. In September 2011, Joanna left her corporate job to become a full-time author and creative entrepreneur and since then she's grown her business year on year - all based on her writing. More importantly, she's finally living the happy life she always wanted. She's not a Kindle or blogging millionaire and this is not a get rich quick scheme. But she'll share with you how she makes a six-figure income from writing books, blogging and marketing in an ethical manner. Click or tap the image or this link to view Joanna's book on Amazon UK. |
Honoree Corder - Prosperity for Writers: A Writer's Guide to Creating Abundance
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Writers don't get paid much. At least, that's what you've convinced yourself. You believe that you've taken up the mantle of the starving artist, and that means you have to struggle for every cent you earn. But what if a simple change in beliefs and tactics could lead you to abundance and success? Your time would be better spent and your bank account would finally be full from your creative efforts. Author Honorée Corder is here to help you transform your life. Most books on writing touch on craft or marketing. Prosperity for Writers goes in a different direction entirely, providing you with the techniques, tools, and ideas you need to revolutionize your writing business and beliefs.
Based on her innovative course, Honorée and a laundry list of forward-thinking writers will change your mindset for good into one of abundance. Once you've transformed your inner world, you'll be able to boost your bank account with proven action steps that will help you live off your writing. With Honorée's invaluable 100-day plan and daily practices by your side, you'll go from struggling to prosperous faster than you ever thought possible. By sharing her money-changing beliefs, affirmations, and proven success stories, Honorée has elevated writers from every area of the profession to financial success. Don't suffer any longer. Read this book to finally become the person you knew you could be: a financially-successful career writer. Buy the transformative guide to claim your prosperity today! Click or tap the image or this link to view Honoree's book on Amazon UK. |
C S Lakin - The Twelve Key Pillars of Novel Construction
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I've found this book very useful in helping me plot my novels. The 12 Key Pillars of Novel Construction takes the mystery out of building a solid story and shows you how to go from idea to complete novel in practical, easy-to-understand steps. Over and over, struggling writers make the same fatal mistakes in their manuscripts. Even writers who have studied all the best writing craft books and taken workshops and followed writers’ blogs still don’t get the structure.
The truth is, a lot of writers believe they can write a novel without taking time to learn the nuts and bolts of novel construction. Just as with building a house, writers need to adeptly wield the proper tools and materials, and follow structurally sound rules if they hope to “build a novel.” Smart writers will take the time to learn how to structure strong pillars that will hold up their novels. This new comprehensive writing craft book clearly lays out just how to build each essential pillar so it can carry the weight of your story. Without such foundational support, collapse is inevitable. Don’t waste time trying to guess at novel structure. By using this concise, detailed blueprint, you can be sure you’ll end up with a terrific novel—every time! To view the book on Amazon UK, click or tap the image or this link. |
